The Daily Express say Sanchez could make his debut for the Red Devils on Saturday as they travel to Turf Moor to face Sean Dyche’s Burnley, with his move to Old Trafford expected to go through this week.

Sanchez, 28, appeared to be edging towards a move to Manchester City last week – Pep Guardiola attempted to sign the Chile international last summer and was keen to bring him to the Etihad during the current window.

Arsene Wenger has been planning for life without Sanchez, identifying Brazilian star Malcom and Borussia Dortmund’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as targets for the remainder of the January transfer window.

But while Bordeaux are playing hard ball over a deal for Malcom, Arsenal have reportedly made a breakthrough in their pursuit of Aubameyang, with the Gabon international agreeing terms over a move to the Emirates.

Sanchez’s proposed move to Old Trafford could yet fail through, however, with Mino Raiola claiming United will not be able to secure a deal unless Arsenal agree terms with Mkhitaryan.

Arsenal are reportedly closing in on a deal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Picture: Getty)

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